End of Semester Blues

Do you have trouble staying focused while studying for those dreaded finals? Are you
stuck in a Netflix sinkhole? You might have a case of the year end blues. Let’s clear
that right up.

Summer is staring us in the face, making it harder than ever to focus and finish classes
strong.

Last semester, we talked about what you should and shouldn’t do at the end of the semester. That was almost five months ago, so lets review.

Get a good night of sleep

For your own sanity, don’t stay up until 2 a.m. on Instagram. Sleep provides many
more benefits than your coffee in the morning. Think about your physical and mental
health, as well as your final grades. Don’t skimp on yourself.

Eat healthy

Just like sleep, you deserve some quality meals to fuel your long days of studying
and working.

For a quick lunch, look for a Choose Orange label at campus dining locations. These are the designated healthy options in University
Dining areas.

Some other snack options you could choose are:

Carrots and hummus

Apples and peanut butter

Granola bar

More water, less coffee

Coffee may be your go-to, but consider reaching for water or green tea on your afternoon
caffeine run. Stay hydrated people!

Planet Orange in the College of Human Sciences offers students fresh snacks and beverages from
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Benefits of water:

Increases energy

Fatigue relief

Boosts immune system

Flushes out toxins

Promotes weight loss

Disadvantages of coffee:

Restlessness

Dehydration

Raise blood pressure and cholesterol

Rapid heart rate

Don’t procrastinate

Turning in a big project or paper is nerve racking enough. Don’t make it that much
more stressful trying to finish it hours before it’s due. Here are some tips to help
you:

Find somewhere new to study.

Use colorful highlighter or pens to make notes.

Study or work on projects with friends in the same classes.

Take breaks and reward yourself!

The last two weeks of the semester are hard on a student. Take a break! Go on an ice
cream run or watch an episode of your favorite show to destress. Just remember to
get back to studying so you don’t lose precious time.

#DYK: Studying without breaks causes restlessness and lack of concentration. You NEED
that half hour!

Before you know it, you will ace your finals and be free for the summer.